the parliament of Abkhazia

Abkhaz politicians stripped of Russian citizenship say they are punished for patriotism

Abkhazia-Russia

January 29, 2025

Kan Kvarchia and Levan Mikaa are among the most vocal opponents of bills and agreements that benefit the Kremlin but not Abkhazia.

Abkhaz mayor accused of assaulting opposition campaigner

Abkhazia

January 21, 2025

Mayor Yuri Khagush is a staunch supporter of the ruling party's presidential candidate.

Crises, coup and successful tourist season: Abkhazia’s 2024 in review

Abkhazia

December 31, 2024

This year will long be associated by Abkhazians with a deep crisis that ultimately led to yet another early presidential resignation.

Explainer: what happened in Abkhazia and what’s next – between the president’s dismissal & new elections

January 15, 2020

Most of the political players are well-known, but there is also a new influential figure - an ex-combatant of the war in Eastern Ukraine and a relative of a notorious thief in law

Abkhaz president agrees to resign, new presidential elections set for March 22

January 13, 2020

This was preceded by mass protests, an assault by the opposition on the presidential administration and a decision of the Supreme Court to remove him from office

Repeat presidential elections to be held in Abkhazia on March 22

January 12, 2020

The decision was made after the Supreme Court canceled the results of the last presidential election and dismissed President Khajimba, who now intends to appeal the decision